The Greene County Godzillas FIRST LEGO League team qualified for state competition with a plan to renovate the current middle school for use as a law enforcement and emergency response center and public meeting space. The Godzillas competed at the regional Iowa FIRST LEGO League qualifer in Glidden on Saturday, Dec. 7. Team members are 5th-8th graders enrolled at Greene…
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Community Foundation aids GCELC playground improvements
Enhancing learning through play was the focus of the 2019 Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) grant awarded to the Greene County Early Learning Center (GCELC). The grant of $4,834 was used to improve the comfort of the playground learning environment including outdoor furniture and activities focused on the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Read MoreRobinson named Jamaica library director
Alan Robinson has been named director of the Jamaica public library. “The Jamaica public library is a tremendous resource for the community of Jamaica,” says Robinson. “The staff and board of trustees have done an amazing job of developing and nurturing the facility. I see opportunities for continued outreach of the library as a resource center for residents of Jamaica…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Dec. 9, 2019 ROBERTS GATHERING – The Roberts’ family Christmas was held Saturday, Dec. 7, at the community room of Hamlin Bell apartments in Perry. Thirty-three of the family attended from as far away as Graettinger, Bettendorf, Winterset, as well as from Boone, Churdan, Jefferson and Rippey.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Residents support Sebourn for council
To the editor: With the election of a new mayor, there will be an empty seat on the council. It seems logical to have the new mayor appoint someone rather than spend money on a special election. We all support the appointment of Sean Seabourn to that vacancy. It just makes good common sense and fiscal sense. He obtained the…
Read MoreChurdan library plans silent auction, open house
The Churdan library will host a silent auction and holiday open house Saturday, Dec. 14, starting at 9 am. Items on the silent auction will be displayed starting Dec. 12. Auction items can be seen on the library’s Facebook page. Santa will arrive at 12 pm to listen to wish lists. The Lions Club drawing will be once all wishes…
Read MoreBlood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
One of the best gifts of the season can’t be purchased locally or even online. LifeServe Blood Center is urging eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and give the ultimate gift this holiday season: the gift of life. Blood cannot be manufactured in a lab and there is no substitute for it. In order to ensure blood will…
Read MoreKiwanis, Wild Rose support Operation Christmas Child
For the Halloween season Wild Rose Casino & Resort Jefferson held a pumpkin decorating contest between its various departments with the pumpkins being displayed during the weekend of October 25-26 in conjunction with its Haunted House exhibit. The pumpkins were judged by the general public and the winner for the second year in a row was the security department. They…
Read MoreSave the date: State park centennial kicks off with First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2020
Iowa state parks will launch the New Year, which also is the start of the state park centennial year, with outdoor hikes across Iowa. First Day Hikes are being organized at 49 parks, the most to participate since the statewide event began nine years ago.
Read MoreP-C girls top G-R, now 1-1 on season
The Paton-Churdan girls are 1-1 in hoops after a victory over the Glidden-Ralston Wildcats Friday in Glidden. The two teams matched each point for point in the first quarter; the score was 7-6 for the Rockets when the first buzzer sounded. In the second quarter the Rockets scored 17 points while the Wildcats scored only 10, giving the Rockets a…
Read MoreP-C boys post “W” over Ar-We-Va Rockets to start hoops season
The Paton-Churdan boys basketball team started the season with a 63-47 win over the Ar-We-Va at home Dec. 3. P-C took an early lead when they hosted Ar-We-Va, outscoring the visiting Rockets by 10 points in the first quarter for a 12-2 score at the end of the quarter. Ar-We-Va played even-up the rest of the game but couldn’t overcome…
Read MoreWinter Festival: Celebration of Trees this weekend
More than 40 decorated Christmas trees will be on display this weekend during the Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees at 123 N. Chestnut St (formerly Ace Hardware and home of the future Public House) in Jefferson.
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